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Celebrating a Milestone: the First Tallgrass Freight Agent to Retire
Milestones matter. And today we’re celebrating a big one: our first-ever retiree from Tallgrass Freight! Agent Linda’s journey from “afraid to go 100% commission” to “I absolutely love my job” speaks volumes about what happens when you bet on yourself and find the right launchpad.

Freight Credit Reports: Why Credit Matters When Choosing a Freight Brokerage
When you’re looking to make a career move, the common questions are about compensation, benefits, company culture, training and other

Preparing for Operation Safe Driver Week
Operation Safe Driver Week is coming up July 9-15, and it’s important not only for commercial drivers to be aware,

Think Being a 1099 Contractor Isn’t For You? Think Again!
When it comes to building your ideal lifestyle, everyone has their own unique vision. And at Tallgrass, our agents have

How Betting on Yourself Could Lead to Great Rewards
We believe that every new freight agent who joins the Tallgrass family has immense untapped potential, and we want to

Freight Agent Case Study: Todd B.
As a company that genuinely cares about people, we love to celebrate and share the successes of the people who

2023 Agent Roundtable: Sustainable Success and Wise Growth
At Tallgrass, we are dedicated to serving our agents and providing them with the knowledge to grow. In fact, we’re

2,000 Hours: How an Expanded Team Leads to an Expanded Freight Agency
Expanding your team, especially if you’ve been a solo act for a while, is a significant decision for any freight

What’s Holding You Back From Joining Tallgrass Freight? We Have a Blueprint for Success
Have big dreams of building your book of business? As a freight brokerage built by freight agents, we get it!

Freight Agent Case Study: Drake Y.
Here at Tallgrass Freight Co., we know how important it is to ensure our agents have the freedom and support

What You Lose When You Don’t Partner with Tallgrass
The freight agency you choose to partner with will completely alter the quality of your life both personally and professionally.

How the Tallgrass CEO & COO Support Your Freight Agency’s Growth
A freight career change is no small feat. It’s normal to worry: is the grass really greener at a new

Freight Agent Tax Benefits: Owning Your LLC
Let’s talk taxes! . . . Wait! Don’t go! It’s more exciting than you think. We promise! As an independent
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How To Find the Right Freight Agent Program

When you’re looking to make a move in your freight career, there’s lots to consider. In our free ebook, explore all the questions you should ask a potential company, and a framework for evaluating a freight agent program.